Status
Available
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Collection
Publication
HMH Books for Young Readers (2013), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Description
"Sophie Scott is only nine years old, but she's going to Antarctica on an icebreaker with her dad, the ship's captain. During the voyage to Mawson Station and back, Sophie keeps a diary. She sees icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. She makes new friends, wonders at the southern lights and even becomes stranded in a blizzard!"--Back cover.
User reviews
LibraryThing member Sullywriter
A fictionalized personal narrative, based on the author's own journey, that chronicles a nine-year-old girl's expedition to Antarctica. Engaging and informative with great illustrations.
LibraryThing member melodyreads
adventure! nearly true to life book about a visit to Antarctica; very well done!!!!
Awards
USBBY Outstanding International Book (Grades 3-5 — 2014)
CBCA Book of the Year (Honour Book — Picture Book — 2013)
The White Ravens (2013)
CCBC Choices (2014)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2015)
Lexile
840L
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2012
Physical description
11 x 9 inches
ISBN
0544088956 / 9780544088955